Ukraine’s commander-in-chief says Russia has suffered over 83,000 irreversible losses since the start of 2026.
WHO:Oleksandr Syrskii
WHAT:Says Russia’s total losses since the beginning of 2026 exceed 141,500, including more than 83,000 irreversible deaths, and claims Russia cannot replenish them
WHEN:May 22, 2026 at 8:46 AM ET
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:He attributed Russia’s inability to replenish losses to a recruiting rate that still results in a net decrease of battlefield strength.
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